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Trump orders resumption of US nuclear weapons testing to counter China, Russia
US President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, an attempt to keep pace with other nations, including China and Russia
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“6-7” is Dictionary.com’s word of the year; do you know its meaning?
Dictionary.com's word of the year isn't even really a word. It's the viral term “6-7” that kids and teenagers can't stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can't make any sense of.
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Heavy drinking linked to major stroke years earlier, new study warns
Study says heavy alcohol consumption may lead to more severe and earlier brain bleeds by damaging small blood vessels in the brain
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Pakistan grants broader defence role to Army Chief Asim Munir
Army Chief General Asim Munir to assume the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
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6 grams of gold, a billion dreams: OGQ’s mission for India’s sporting glory
OGQ was started by Indian sporting legends Geet Sethi, Prakash Padukone, Ashwini Nachappa, and Viswanathan Anand.
Women are still fighting for basic rights, says Haq director Suparn Varma on depicting Shah Bano case
Haq director Suparn Varma says that though society frequently discusses issues faced by various marginalised groups, the largest “backward class” continues to be women, as gender discrimination cuts across class, religion, and geography.
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In Pics: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela symbolises faith, devotion, and the eternal quest for moksha (liberation). Pilgrims from across India and the world gathered to take a holy dip in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from past sins.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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FOCUS STORIES - SINGAPORE
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Bihar to Singapore! Trump appoints Indian-origin Dr. Anjani Sinha as U.S. ambassador
Trump has appointed Dr. Anjani Sinha, a Bihar-born medical and business professional of Indian origin, as the new American Ambassador to Singapore
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Jewish community in Singapore faces rising hostility amid Israel-Hamas tensions: Shanmugam
Speaking at the Chesed-El Synagogue on Thursday, November 6, during its 120th anniversary celebration, Shanmugam said Jewish residents now feel "less secure".
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Online harm victims given new legal protection in Singapore; one-stop government agency coming by June 2026
Twenty-three Singapore MPs debated the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill — now passed into law — for eight hours on 5 November 2025, and they spoke on issues ranging from remedies for victims who are minors to the risk of government agency’s powers being an overreach.
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Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore hands over reports, SIT to file chargesheet by December 17
He maintained that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing Garg’s death, has made substantial progress and will submit the chargesheet in court within the stipulated time.
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Singapore sees 3 per cent rise in Indian tourists as bilateral ties turn 60
Visitors were offered discounts at leading shopping centres and tourism attractions, including CapitaLand Malls, Changi Airport, ION Orchard, Paragon, Sentosa Island and Mustafa Singapore.
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Jurong Island to host new renewable energy facilities and Singapore’s largest data centre park
The move, announced by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and JTC Corporation on Monday, October 27, marks a new phase in the transformation of the country’s main industrial hub.
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Bihar to Singapore! Trump appoints Indian-origin Dr. Anjani Sinha as U.S. ambassador
Trump has appointed Dr. Anjani Sinha, a Bihar-born medical and business professional of Indian origin, as the new American Ambassador to Singapore
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Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in Indian Army
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra
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India clinch Asia Cup title with five-wicket win over Pakistan
In a gripping final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged out archrival Pakistan by five wickets to lift the Asia Cup 2025 T20 title, sealing the win with just two balls to spare. Pakistan, sent in to bat, looked well poised at 113 for 1, but India’s spin attack wreaked havoc as the […]
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2 Indian-origin founders among world’s youngest self-made billionaires at 22
Three 22-year-olds, including two of Indian-origin, have become the world’s youngest self made billionaires, going past Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, who was 23 when he entered the billionaire’s club. Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha and Brendan Foody, the co-founders of Mercor, a San Francisco-based AI recruiting platform, achieved the feat recently, after their company received a […]
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Seattle Storm set to hire Indian-origin Sonia Raman as head coach, make WNBA history
Raman, of Indian-origin, was an assistant with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies for four years before coming to the New York Liberty this past season.
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Indian immigrants top US economic impact list, report says
The study, released on Thursday, October 23, found that Indian immigrants contribute more to the US economy and national finances than any other immigrant group, significantly reducing national debt while boosting overall economic growth.
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Indian-origin Paul Kapur takes charge as top US diplomat for South and Central Asia
His appointment marks a significant addition to the administration’s team managing policy in a strategically important region that includes India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
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Indian-origin Nirav Shah launches campaign for Maine governor as Democrat
Launching his campaign on Monday, October 20, Shah said Maine was at a defining moment and needed leadership that could deliver results from the first day in office.
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From Kishore Mahbubani to Janet Jesudason: Singapore Indians honoured at SG60 Hall of Fame Awards
On 21 September 2025, the Indian Hall of Fame Singapore (IHFS) held a special SG60 awards ceremony at Raffles Town Club to mark Singapore’s 60th National Day. Sixteen distinguished individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame, representing the wide range of achievements of Indian Singaporeans in diplomacy, economics, law, medicine, music, sports, community service […]
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Project Suncatcher: Google to test AI data centres in space
Google has announced Project Suncatcher to test solar-powered satellites carrying AI TPUs in orbit, aiming to scale machine learning in space.
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AWS, OpenAI announce $38 billion multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate innovation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership that provides AWS’s infrastructure to run and scale the AI firm's core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads
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2 Indian-origin founders among world’s youngest self-made billionaires at 22
Three 22-year-olds, including two of Indian-origin, have become the world’s youngest self made billionaires, going past Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, who was 23 when he entered the billionaire’s club. Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha and Brendan Foody, the co-founders of Mercor, a San Francisco-based AI recruiting platform, achieved the feat recently, after their company received a […]
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Amazon layoffs spark chaos: Reddit post about terrified employee breaks the internet
Amazon has announced it is planning to cut 14,000 corporate jobs globally
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